FirePro S10000
VS
Radeon R9 370

FirePro S10000 vs Radeon R9 370

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 370

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro S10000 is positioned at rank #336 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
83%
#321
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11725%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
100%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
99%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
98%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
98%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
93%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
91%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
86%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
85%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
84%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
83%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
82%
#348
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
82%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
78%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S10000.

InsightFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (305mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $500), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 846.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+846.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
More affordable ($55)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and Radeon R9 370

AMD

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

AMD

Radeon R9 370

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 975 MHz.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
G3D Mark Score
4,537
4,722+4%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4096 ×2+220%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.405 TFLOPS ×2+36%
2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
950 MHz
975 MHz+3%
ROPs
32 ×2
32
TMUs
112 ×2+40%
80
L1 Cache
448 KB+17%
384 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S10000) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 370) — the FirePro S10000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
DirectX
12
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+100%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC (Radeon R9 370).

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD 3.2
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 109.3% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
TDP
375W
110W-71%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
305mm
221mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
12.1
42.9+255%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 370 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 844% better value. The Radeon R9 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon R9 370
MSRP
$3599
$149-96%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$55-89%
Performance per Dollar
9.1
85.9+844%
Codename
Tahiti
Trinidad
Release
November 12 2012
May 5 2015
Ranking
#461
#456